Youth participating in a FIRST program have the opportunity to be involved in a fun and challenging team activity. They build relationships, learn new skills, and gain a deeper understanding and increased interest in STEM.
By working with their fellow team members and mentors, students are exposed to real-life challenges in science and technology. They are encouraged to work through problems, brainstorm solutions with their team, and implement those solutions in a gracious and professional manner.
Participating in the FRC program gives students valuable training in technical, computing, design, engineering and business skills. These students will play a major role in the future workforce in our area as engaged and hardworking individuals with practical experience in solving real-world engineering and business problems in a team setting.
Students also participate in a variety of activities that benefit the local community throughout the year. The objectives for Team 1750 are:
• Host this Season’s Kickoff of over 40 teams across Oklahoma
• Compete in 2 regional events for the FIRST Robotics Competition (OKC and Tulsa)
• Qualify and compete in the FIRST Championship event in Houston TX.
• Compete in at least four off-season events
• Participate in a minimum of five community service activities
• Extend our outreach and recruiting efforts through participating in events with the Stillwater Public Library, and various community events and parades In Stillwater and neighboring communities.
Community Service
Thunderstorm robotics believes in giving back to the community and helping wherever needed. As a team, Thunderstorm assists with many community service programs and fundraisers, including sacking bagged lunches for children in need with Weekend Food Sacks for Kids, checking and packing gift boxes for youth overseas with Operation Christmas Child, etc.
Not only do these activities help those in need in our community, but it brings awareness to the students that even people in their own neighborhood may need a helping hand.
For Sponsors
Partnering with Team 1750 opens up opportunities for sponsors in workforce development, employee engagement, and recognition in a variety of media. Employees can also engage with the team as mentors and volunteers.
Your partnership with Team 1750 will help to develop STEM leaders of tomorrow. With your support to our team, you will also give us the opportunity to promote your business in a variety of media, to an audience of 90,000+ future leaders in the science and engineering field.